Lesson Ideas

In this movie, you’ll learn about Eloise Greenfield, an African-American writer and poet. She grew up in a time when blacks and people of other races were treated unfairly just because of the color of their skin. Eloise Greenfield thought there were not enough books about families and communities like hers, so she decided to write her own stories and poems. She has written stories, biographies, and poetry for kids. Her poems are very musical and use rhythm, rhyme, and repetition. Find out how this author’s books continue to inspire readers!

This page contains information to support educators and families in teaching K-3 students about Eloise Greenfield. The information is designed to complement the BrainPOP Jr. movie Eloise Greenfield. It explains the type of content covered in the movie, provides ideas for how teachers and parents can develop related understandings, and suggests how other BrainPOP Jr. resources can be used to scaffold and extend student learning. See more »

In this set of activities adaptable for grades K-3, parents and educators will find ideas for teaching about Eloise Greenfield. These activities are designed to complement the BrainPOP Jr. Eloise Greenfield topic page, which includes a movie, quizzes, online games, printable activities, and more. See more »